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Israel's Airstrikes Surge Amid Ceasefire Violations and Deaths

1/18/2026

Summary

Story summary

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza continue despite the second phase of the ceasefire process.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health says Israel has violated the ceasefire nearly daily since October 2023, with 1,193 violations and over 71,000 deaths.
Recent attacks included the killing of Hamas commander Muhammad al-Hawli.
A Palestinian technocratic committee met in Cairo to oversee governance and reconstruction; withdrawal and Hamas disarmament remain uncertain, and aid is limited.

History

Historical Context

The Gaza–Israel conflict, rooted in the 1948 displacement of Palestinians, has seen multiple wars, including the 2014 Gaza War, which resulted in over 2,200 Palestinian deaths and extensive destruction. The ongoing violence, marked by airstrikes and ceasefire violations, reflects the challenges of achieving lasting peace, as evidenced by recent Cairo meetings involving Palestinian leadership amid the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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Story summary

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza continue despite the second phase of the ceasefire process.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health says Israel has violated the ceasefire nearly daily since October 2023, with 1,193 violations and over 71,000 deaths.
Recent attacks included the killing of Hamas commander Muhammad al-Hawli.
A Palestinian technocratic committee met in Cairo to oversee governance and reconstruction; withdrawal and Hamas disarmament remain uncertain, and aid is limited.

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